Fairborn public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12/18/23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for a Wawa convenience store and on several bond issuances for water and infrastructure projects. The council will also consider resolutions to place two income tax rate continuation questions on the ballot for streets and safety services, as well as purchases of a street sweeper, an aerial fire engine using ARPA funds, and Taser units. The meeting includes supplemental appropriations and an executive session for personnel appointments.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 22-23: zoning map amendment for a 5,919 sq ft Wawa with fuel sales at 600 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road on 2.2 acres
- Resolution 54-23: declaring necessity of an election to continue 0.25% income tax for street improvements for 10 years starting 2025
- Resolution 55-23: declaring necessity of an election to continue 0.25% income tax for fire, police, and EMS for 10 years starting 2025
- Resolution 53-23: amending ARPA fund allocation from Fire Station No. 1 renovation to purchase of a Sutphen heavy duty aerial fire engine
- Resolution 56-23: authorizing agreement with Axon Enterprise for purchase of 40 Taser 100 units and services
12/4/23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold a ceremonial transition of mayor and council members, including oaths of office and commendations for retiring Mayor Paul Keller and Deputy Mayor Kevin Knepp. The council will then have the first reading of four ordinances authorizing up to $9.5 million in bond anticipation notes for water system upgrades, public infrastructure, and economic development projects. No final votes are scheduled on these ordinances at this meeting.
- Ordinance 38-23: first reading to issue $3,922,413 in notes for municipal water system projects.
- Ordinance 39-23: first reading to issue $1,829,000 in notes for public infrastructure projects.
- Ordinance 40-23: first reading to issue $225,000 in notes for water system filter control consoles.
- Ordinance 41-23: first reading to issue $3,525,000 in notes for property acquisition, demolition, and economic development along Broad Street, Main Street, and 3rd Street.
- Mayoral and council transition: Mayor elect Dan Kirkpatrick and council members elect Clint Allen, Sylvia Chess, and Tana Stanton take oath of office.
11/20/23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including adoption of the 2024 annual budget (Ordinance 32-23), a new pay grade and pay schedules, special assessments for curb and sidewalk repairs at Fairborn Apartments, and a master lease-purchase agreement for a street sweeper. New business items include supplemental appropriations for 2023, lease and sale of a surplus property at 550 Pierce Drive to Wright Pets, LLC, several resolutions for park renovations, a planned unit development modification for a residential subdivision, a grant application for site readiness at Skyway Plaza, an amendment to an electrical supply agreement, a settlement with Jimmy Baker's Automotive Detailing Shop, and a resolution accepting the city manager's resignation and authorizing a separation agreement.
- Ordinance 32-23: Public hearing and vote to adopt the 2024 annual budget and appropriations.
- Ordinance 33-23: Levy special assessments for curb and sidewalk construction/repair at Fairborn Apartments.
- Resolution 44-23: Authorize agreement with Alpha Construction for Atherton Amphitheater renovation.
- Resolution 45-23: Approve preliminary planned unit development modification for a residential subdivision (parcel A02000200280000900).
- Resolution 49-23: Accept resignation of City Manager Robert L. Anderson II and authorize separation agreement.
11/6/23 Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on increasing residential and commercial sanitation rates (Ordinance 29-23) and amending the income tax code effective January 1, 2024 (Ordinance 30-23). First readings will be held on the 2024 annual budget (Ordinance 32-23), creation of a lube technician position (Ordinance 31-23), curb/sidewalk special assessments for Fairborn Apartments (Ordinance 33-23), a street sweeper lease (Ordinance 34-23), and administrative pay schedules (Ordinance 35-23). Resolutions include applying for federal funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (Resolution 42-23) and endorsing Xenia's nomination to the Greene County 911 Committee (Resolution 43-23). An executive session on pending litigation, threatened litigation, and employee compensation is also scheduled.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 29-23: increase residential and commercial sanitation rates
- Public hearing on Ordinance 30-23: amend income tax sections effective January 1, 2024
- First reading of Ordinance 32-23: adopt 2024 annual budget and appropriations
- First reading of Ordinance 33-23: levy special assessments for curb/sidewalk at Fairborn Apartments
- Resolution 42-23: authorize application for federal funds through Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
10/16/23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold a regular meeting with several new business items. First readings include an ordinance to increase residential and commercial sanitation rates (Ordinance 29-23) and an ordinance amending income tax sections (Ordinance 30-23). The council will also consider resolutions approving a logistics facility at 50 Chapelgate Drive, a PUD modification at 224-278 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road, and accepting federal grants for police and fire employees. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Ordinance 29-23: First reading to increase residential and commercial sanitation rates
- Ordinance 30-23: First reading to amend income tax sections effective January 1, 2024
- Resolution 38-23: Approve preliminary PUD and replat for logistics facility at 50 Chapelgate Drive
- Resolution 39-23: Approve preliminary PUD modification and replat at 224-278 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road
- Resolution 40-23: Accept ARPA retention grant for qualified police and fire employees
10.09.23 Special Council Meeting - Budget Work Session
This special meeting is a budget work session where City Council will discuss the city's budget, guided by a budget memo. No formal votes are expected; it is a discussion-only session.
- Budget work session discussion
- Review of budget memo
10/02/23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 27-23 to adopt a new Pay Grade Allocation List creating the position of Administrative Support Specialist/Privacy Officer. The council will also consider Resolution 36-23 accepting the 2023 annual report from the Tax Incentive Review Council concerning several TIF districts and CRA agreements, and Resolution 37-23 authorizing a contract for legal services with the city solicitor's firm. Approval of prior meeting minutes and department reports are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 27-23: new Pay Grade Allocation List creating Administrative Support Specialist/Privacy Officer
- Resolution 36-23: accepting 2023 annual report of Tax Incentive Review Council for Valle Greene South, North, I-675 Corridor TIF districts and CRA agreements
- Resolution 37-23: authorizing agreement with City Solicitor Michael McNamee and McNamee Law Group for legal services
- Consideration of minutes from September 18, 2023 regular council meeting
- City Manager comments and department updates from Development Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Works
09/18/23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to cut the sanitation fund management fee from 20% to 10% for 2023. They will consider several ordinances including emergency supplemental budget appropriations, the transfer of four surplus city-owned parcels to the Fairborn Development Corporation, a new pay grade for a privacy officer position, and contracts for skate park repairs and water main replacement. An executive session is also scheduled for property acquisition discussions.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 24-23 to decrease the enterprise management fee for the sanitation fund from 20% to 10% for 2023
- Ordinance 25-23 making supplemental appropriations to the 2023 budget and declaring an emergency
- Ordinance 26-23 authorizing transfer of four surplus parcels (100 Dellwood Drive, 489 and 495 Kirkwood Drive, 43 Thronton Drive) to the Fairborn Development Corporation
- Resolution 31-23 authorizing contracts for the Skate Park Repair Project
- Resolution 34-23 authorizing an agreement for water main replacement on Tree Street and Circle Drive
9.11.23 Council Work Session - Fire Training Room
The Fairborn City Council holds a work session to discuss the Sanitation Fund analysis and potential rate adjustments. The agenda also includes committee updates, city manager comments, and council comments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Sanitation Fund Analysis and Rate Discussion
- Sanitation Rate Discussion Memo and Exhibits A and B
- Committee Updates
- City Manager and Council comments
- Future council meeting dates listed
09.05.23 Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city finances, public works, and infrastructure. Items include a five-year capital improvement plan and an application for Broad Street Phase 3 improvements.
- Ordinance 24-23: Decreasing the Sanitation Fund enterprise management fee from 20 percent to 10 percent for 2023
- Resolution 27-23: Adopting a five-year capital improvement plan
- Resolution 28-23: Authorizing tax levies and rates determined by the Budget Commission
- Resolution 29-23: Preparing estimated assessments for the Fairborn Curb and Sidewalk Program
- Resolution 30-23: Applying for state programs for Broad Street Phase 3 improvements
8.21.23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 23-23, which would rezone approximately 22 acres from Conservation Development to Planned Unit Development for up to 19 single-family homes and two new streets. The council will also consider resolutions to apply for a state stormwater grant and enter a sustainability agreement with the Environmental Advisory Board. A proposed Wawa zoning change has been tabled to December 18, 2023.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 23-23: zoning change for 19 single-family lots on ~22 acres with two new streets and a remaining ~17-acre parcel
- Resolution 25-23: authorizing submission of stormwater improvement project for ODNR H2Ohio grant
- Resolution 26-23: authorizing MOU with Fairborn Environmental Advisory Board for sustainability and resiliency projects
- Proclamation designating September 16, 2023, as United States Air Force Marathon Fairborn Fly Zone Day
- Ordinance 22-23 (Wawa at 600 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road) tabled to December 18, 2023
08/14/23 Council Work Session held in Fire Training Room - no video
At this work session, the council will discuss a request for proposals for the former Fire Station One property and review the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. Committee updates and comments from the city manager and council are also scheduled. No formal votes are expected.
- Former Fire Station One RFP
- Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
8.7.23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold a public hearing on delinquent utility and nuisance assessments, and consider first readings of two zoning changes: one for a Wawa convenience store at 600 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road and another for a 19-lot residential subdivision. They also will vote on resolutions to update the zoning code, approve a $35,000 design/build contract, authorize $30,000 in building repairs, and contract for street striping repairs. A proclamation designating Sweet Corn Festival Week is scheduled.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 21-23 levying assessments for delinquent utility invoices, weed mowing, and nuisance abatement
- First reading of Ordinance 22-23 to rezone 600 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road for a Wawa
- First reading of Ordinance 23-23 for a 19-lot single-family residential subdivision on 22 acres
- Resolution 22-23 authorizing $35,000 design/build agreement with Environmental Design Group
- Resolution 23-23 authorizing $30,000 in repairs at 905 Kauffman Avenue
07/10/23 Council Work Session - Fire Training Room
The Fairborn City Council holds a work session to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Environmental Advisory Board, receive a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce, and hear committee updates. No formal votes are expected.
- Chamber of Commerce Presentation
- Fairborn Environmental Advisory Board – Memorandum of Understanding
- Committee Updates
7.17.23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a new pay‑grade allocation, supplemental appropriations, and utility assessment fees. A key item is the adoption of the city’s tax budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1 2024. The council will also approve the final plat for Phase One of the Hillside Meadows residential subdivision.
- Ordinance 19‑23: Adopt new Pay Grade Allocation List creating one new position (Human Resources)
- Ordinance 20‑23: Make supplemental appropriations and authorize transfers for FY 2023, declaring an emergency (Finance)
- Ordinance 21‑23: Levy assessments for delinquent utility invoices, weed‑mowing and nuisance abatement charges
- Resolution 16‑23: Adopt the FY 2024 tax budget and submit it to the County Budget Commission
- Resolution 17‑23: Approve the final plat for Phase One of the Hillside Meadows Residential Subdivision
6/20/23 Council Meeting
Fairborn City Council will consider supplemental budget transfers for the current fiscal year and a first reading on a new city position. The agenda includes resolutions to accept state grant funds for a traffic signal at Chapelgate Drive and Xenia Drive and to contract with Strand Associates for Broad Street Phase 3 design. These items fund city operations, improve traffic safety at a local intersection, and advance road construction. Council will also hold an executive session to review the city manager's annual performance.
- Ordinance 18-23: Supplemental appropriations and budget transfers for FY ending Dec 31, 2023
- Ordinance 19-23: First reading to create one new city position via a new pay grade list
- Resolution 14-23: Accepting state 629 Grant Funds for a traffic signal at Chapelgate Drive and Xenia Drive
- Resolution 15-23: Contract with Strand Associates for design and right-of-way acquisition on Broad Street Phase 3, Stage 2
- Resolution 13-23: Filing a state CHIP-LAP grant application for lead abatement
5.15.23 Council Meeting
The City Council will consider approval of the May 1, 2023 meeting minutes. Under new business, they will discuss and vote on Ordinance 16-23, which makes supplemental appropriations to the 2023 budget and declares an emergency. They will also hold a public hearing on Resolution 12-23, which would approve Phase 1 of a Planned Unit Development modification plan for a self-storage facility at 224 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road.
- Approval of minutes from the May 1, 2023 regular council meeting
- Ordinance 16-23: Making supplemental appropriations to the 2023 budget and declaring an emergency
- Resolution 12-23: Public hearing on Phase 1 of the Preliminary PUD Modification Plan for self-storage at 224 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road
05.01.23 Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of Ordinance 15-23, which adopts current replacement pages to the Fairborn Codified Ordinances. They will also consider approving the April 17 meeting minutes and issue proclamations for Building Safety Month and Municipal Clerks Week. No new business is listed.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 15-23 for codified ordinance replacement pages
- Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2023 regular council meeting
- Proclamation declaring May 2023 as Building Safety Month
- Proclamation declaring April 30 – May 6, 2023 as Municipal Clerks Week
04.17.23 Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 13-23 to create three new city positions and adopt a new pay grade list. New business includes supplemental appropriations, an update to codified ordinances, authorizing a contract for Broad Street Phase 2 improvements, and a motion supporting the Fairborn City Schools 1.7-mill bond issue. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Arab American Heritage Month.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 13-23: Adopting a new Pay Grade Allocation List and creating three new positions
- Ordinance 14-23: Supplemental appropriations and transfers for FY 2023, declared an emergency
- Ordinance 15-23 (first reading): Approving replacement pages to the Fairborn Codified Ordinances
- Resolution 11-23: Authorizing contract for Broad Street Phase 2 Improvements project
- Motion supporting Fairborn City Schools 1.7-mill bond issue
04.03.23 Council Meeting.
The City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 13-23, which adopts a new Pay Grade Allocation List and creates three new positions with job descriptions. The council will also approve minutes from the March 20 meeting and issue proclamations for Volunteer Appreciation Week, CDBG Week, and Fair Housing Month.
- Ordinance 13-23: first reading to adopt a new Pay Grade Allocation List creating three new positions
- Proclamation declaring April 16–22, 2023, as Volunteer Appreciation Week
- Proclamation declaring April 10–14, 2023, as CDBG Week
- Proclamation declaring April 2023 as Fair Housing Month
- Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2023, Regular Council Meeting
03.20.23 Council Meeting
The Fairborn City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 12-23 updating yield-right-of-way and parking regulations. They will vote on resolutions authorizing a School Resource Officer agreement with Fairborn City Schools, extending a Greene County public safety information sharing network, and accepting a proposed opioid settlement from Teva, Allegran, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. The council will also make appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 12-23 updating yield-right-of-way and parking sections of city code
- Resolution 8-23 authorizing School Resource Officer MOU with Fairborn City School District
- Resolution 9-23 extending the Greene County Public Safety Information Sharing Network Agreement
- Resolution 10-23 accepting proposed opioid settlement from Teva, Allegran, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart
- Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for unexpired terms through 2024 and 2025
03.06.23 Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: a zoning map amendment for a planned residential development called Glenview at 2316 New Germany Trebein Road, and the vacation of right-of-way for Enterprise Drive. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance updating yield right-of-way and parking regulations, a resolution adopting a five-year economic development plan, and a resolution authorizing a contract for economic development consulting services. The meeting opens with approval of minutes from previous meetings and closes with citizen and council comments.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 10-23: Zoning map amendment from Suburban Residential to Planned Unit Development for Glenview residential development at 2316 New Germany Trebein Road
- Public hearing on Ordinance 11-23: Vacation of right-of-way of Enterprise Drive
- First reading of Ordinance 12-23: Update codified ordinances regarding yield right-of-way intersections and parking
- Resolution 6-23: Adopting a five-year economic development plan
- Resolution 7-23: Authorizing contract for economic development consulting services for fiscal year 2023